Motorcyclist dies in crash

September 22, 2016 07:25 am

A man has died following a collision in Orsett.

Essex Police say they were contacted shortly before 3.30pm yesterday (Wednesday September 21) with reports of a collision involving a Suzuki motorbike and a Citroen C3 at the junction of Stanford Road, A1013, with Baker Street.

The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road was closed until around 8pm for forensic examinations.

A 61-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101 or email collisionappeal@essex.pnn.police.uk